Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Ascend Autism; Saugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RBT certification

Raises every 6 months

BCBA supervision hours

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

CEU reimbursement

Loan reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Ascend Autism is seeking a center-based Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for children aged 2–7. You will deliver 1:1 ABA therapy, implement treatment plans, collect data, and support development in a collaborative clinical setting with BCBA supervision.

Responsibilities include reporting, team meetings, and adherence to BACB and company standards while fostering early intervention, social skills, and school readiness.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification.
• Genuine interest in working actively and playfully with young children.
• Reliable transportation to and from the center.

Responsibilities

• Providing center-based 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism.
• Implementing treatment plans and behavior intervention strategies.
• Maintaining accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting.
• Teaching life skills and supporting children’s development.
• Participating in team meetings, training, and professional development.
• Ensuring compliance with BACB and company standards.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or a degree in psychology, education, early childhood development, special education, social work, or a related field

Job description

What We Offer:

• Pay: $20–$27 per hour, based on experience


• Schedule Monday through Friday


• 35-40 hour and 20+ hours weekly schedules available


• Paid RBT certification & training


• Opportunities for raises every 6 months through performance reviews


• BCBA supervision hours and mentorship


• 401(k) with 4% company match


• Health, Dental & Vision insurance for qualifying employees


• CEU/ PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development


• Tuition discounts & loan reimbursement opportunities


• Referral Bonus program

The Role:

This is a center-based Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) role serving children with an age range of 2-7 years, focused on early intervention, social development, and school readiness.

You'll work in a collaborative clinical environment that primarily focuses on:

• Center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy


• Communication, social, and daily living skills


• Natural environment and play-based learning


• In-person BCBA support and supervision

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing center-based 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism


• Implementing treatment plans and behavior intervention strategies


• Maintaining accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting


• Teaching life skills and supporting children’s development


• Participating in team meetings, training, and professional development


• Ensuring compliance with BACB and company standards

Qualifications:

Required

• Fluent in English


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification


• Genuine interest in working actively and playfully with young children


• Reliable transportation to and from the center

Preferred but Not Required

• Experience working with children


• Experience with developmental disabilities


• College coursework or a degree in psychology, education, early childhood development, special education, social work, or a related field

Physical Requirements:

• Sit, stand, and kneel on the floor throughout the day


• Lift upto 45 pounds at a time


• Able to safely respond to physically demanding behaviors per protocol


• Ability to be attentive and focused in a busy environment